The first Patras Half Marathon which took place last spring left participants filled with enthusiasm. As we gear up for the upcoming second Patras Half Marathon scheduled for April 7th, we’ve reached out to some of last year’s participants to gather their impressions and inquire about their potential participation this year.

Their comments were uplifting and bring us joy. They spoke positively about the organization, the atmosphere, the route, and the overall experience they had.

Specifically:

Nikodemos Nikolakeas, athlete of “AEP Olympias”: The race was an unforgettable experience! The organization was impeccable and the attention to detail made all the difference. From start to finish I felt that everything was prepared with care. I will definitely participate in the next race as well.

Panayiotis Dionisakopoulos, athlete of “A.O. PELOPS” of Patras on long distances: The race exceeded my expectations. The energy of the team, the smiling volunteers and the beautiful route made the race unique.

Antonis Katsikis, president of “SMACH Phidippides” – winner of the Ancient Olympia and Messina marathons: The quality of the event was evident, and the organizers’ efforts to make a difference, even in the inaugural event, did not go unnoticed. Everything was excellent. Needless to say, this year, a large contingent of runners from “Phidippides” will join Patras Half Marathon once again.

Christos Koutroumpas, athlete of “A.O. PELOPS” of Patras on long distances: The organization of the race was excellent, featuring high-level athletes and a flat course conducive to records for runners of all levels! See you all on April 7, 2024!

Maria Tsirou, primary school teacher: I’m looking forward to the 2nd Half Marathon in Patras on April 7th! I had a great time last year. I hope everyone will be there for this celebration of sports!

George Dalianis, freelancer – Biomedical technology engineer: The rhythm from the bands along the route, the support from the volunteers, the products from the sponsors in the bags, the pasta party… Everything was superb. I’m eagerly anticipating this year’s event.

Stavros Yiannakopoulos, long and ultra distance runner: The organization made sure nothing was missing. From start to finish, it was perfectly coordinated. Without a doubt, I’ll be there again this year!

Maria Varvitsioti, long distance runner: The race was very beautiful, filled with happy faces of all ages. The organization, the volunteers, and the crowd supporting the athletes created a vibrant atmosphere in our city. And this year, we will fill our city again and show our love for sports! I’ll be there on April 7th at King George ‘s Square.

With the same passion and dedication that drove us last year, we continue forward, confident that this year will bring about beautiful experiences and unforgettable running moments. We invite you to join us in the joy of participating in a celebration of running sports

Register by the end of December to take advantage of reduced fees for the 21 km race. Registrations are open at www.patrashalfmarathon.gr.

We look forward to welcoming you all on April 7th at King George Square in Patras.